Security – Only Developers Can Make It Proactive

Explore the critical role of developers in proactive security through an engaging conference talk featuring a live demonstration. Delve into the world of software dependencies and external frameworks, examining their impact on project security. Witness a real-time weaponization of a known Spring Boot Data Rest library vulnerability, showcasing how Remote Code Execution can lead to full server compromise. Gain insights into understanding underlying vulnerability mechanisms, identifying detection patterns, and moving beyond reactive approaches like blind component upgrades. Learn why it's crucial to consider various attack paths and consequences, and discover how to implement more secure solutions through thoughtful analysis rather than relying solely on the latest patches.

Security – only developers can make it proactive - Beata Szturemska